Historic City News

St Johns County approves upcoming changes

Ponte Vedra Boulevard Pavement Management Project As part of the St Johns County Pavement Management Program, Ponte Vedra Boulevard will be milled and resurfaced from Corona Road South to SR-A1A beginning Monday, May 11th.

Community

More than 2,900 Guardsmen participate in Florida pandemic operations

The Florida National Guard reported to Historic City News this afternoon that they continue to respond to the needs of the state, helping to protect citizens and interagency partners under the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis. There are 2,906 Guardsmen on duty in support of Florida’s COVID-19 response and members are operating 14 Community Based…

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Government

Apply for participation in Kinsa Thermometer Project by phone

The City of St Augustine began accepting calls this weekend from residents who hope to qualify for a proprietary Kinsa Thermometer that tracks vital information about you for use by public health officials who are trying reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community.

Public Safety

Special Meeting of the St Johns County Board of Commissioners

Communications Specialist Sarah Butler and Director of Communications Michael Ryan, announced to local Historic City News reporters that today, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting.

Government

Badgett ties boy to chair, makes threats, throws punches because he wanted “to talk to him”

Alleging that a 46-year-old Treasure Beach man violated the conditions of his release from the county jail only one day earlier, St Johns County deputies return Brian Keith Badgett to jail on Thursday.

Public Safety

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by the Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.

Community

City Commission will reconvene during COVID-19 pandemic

Pursuant to the Charter of the City of St. Augustine and Resolution 2019-21, a meeting of the City of St. Augustine City Commission will be held on MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Government

County commissioners release new COVID-19 information

As we head into the fourth week of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Safer at Home order for dealing with the COVID-19 international pandemic, Historic City News heard from members of the Board of St Johns County Commissioners who say they are doing so with new information. Chairman Jeb Smith explained to local reporters that the governor…

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